Marc Heiser, M.D., Ph.D., Adam Lasser, M.D., and Christopher R. Thompson, M.D. are all certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry.
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Unmatched Expertise. Unparalleled Care.
Ketamine is one of the most promising new treatment options for depression. It has been used for decades as an anesthetic because of its safety and effectiveness. Over the past twenty years, research has consistently demonstrated that the use of ketamine in lower, non-anesthetic doses markedly improves depression, often in a single treatment session.
Westside Mind Health, Inc. is a ketamine clinic in Los Angeles founded and operated by psychiatrists with multiple board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (ABPN). Collectively, we have almost six decades of training and experience in treating patients across the lifespan, who may have both simple and complex mental disorders. We believe ketamine is a new paradigm for mental health treatment and work closely with patients to understand their goals and provide careful, active management of their ketamine experience. This creates a safe, personalized treatment program that enhances their recovery.
Depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems cause immense suffering and often only respond partially to conventional treatments. Ketamine is a ground-breaking, evidence-based medication that can offer rapid relief from symptoms, even when other options have failed.
Marc Heiser, M.D., Ph.D., Adam Lasser, M.D., and Christopher R. Thompson, M.D. are all certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry.
Photography by Dawn Bowery
The principals of Westside Mind Health have decades of collective experience.
If a patient already has a provider, our psychiatrists work collaboratively and in conjunction with their current treatment plan, ensuring the patient’s well-being is the top priority. We work closely with a patient’s other providers in order to understand their symptoms and treatment history. This allows us to integrate our treatment into ongoing care when you refer a patient. We highly value collaboration and feedback.
What is Ketamine?
Ketamine is one of the most promising new treatment options for depression. It has been used for decades as an anesthetic because of its safety and effectiveness. Over the past twenty years, research has consistently demonstrated that the use of ketamine in lower, non-anesthetic doses markedly improves depression, often in a single treatment session. Westside Mind Health psychiatrists explain ketamine and its role in mental health treatment.
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE
Ketamine & Mental Health
To determine if ketamine is likely to be a safe and effective option for you, we will get to know you, understand the symptoms from which you seek relief, and learn what treatments you have tried before. Together, we will make an informed decision about whether to proceed with ketamine treatment.
We encourage those who are currently undergoing ketamine treatment and those who are considering ketamine to ask questions and seek more information before making a final decision. Like any medical service there are many factors that should be evaluated in order to determine if it is the right clinical path for you.
DIFFERENT THAN OTHER CLINICS
Our Holistic Approach
Westside Mind Health (WMH) is a boutique ketamine clinic in Los Angeles offering advanced, innovative, and scientifically-based treatments. We provide the highest level of care in an upscale and private environment.
We are committed to patient safety. At WMH, our physicians are always on-site and patient vital signs are carefully and actively monitored by a licensed professional throughout treatment. The safe, comfortable setting and personal care create an optimal treatment experience.
For providers, this is care you can trust. We know that when you refer a patient, the service they receive can be a reflection on you.
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Our physicians are always on-site and patient vital signs are actively monitored by a licensed professional throughout treatment.
A Ketamine Clinic Founded and operated by psychiatrists
We work closely with patients and/or their providers to understand their goals and provide careful, active management of their ketamine experience. This creates a safe, personalized treatment program that enhances their recovery. Providers can trust that your patients receive the best care available.